FSQA Manager

Job Description

FSQA Manager

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Utah or California (relocation assistance provided)

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We are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to lead the FSQA function for a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This position will oversee the plant’s food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement programs while developing and leading a strong FSQA team.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead and develop a team of 6–15 FSQA employees across multiple shifts
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• Manage food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory programs
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• Ensure compliance with USDA/FDA regulations, GFSI standards, and customer requirements
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• Maintain HACCP and Food Safety Plans
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• Lead USDA, customer, and third-party audits
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• Monitor sanitation performance and partner with Operations to drive improvements
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• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
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• Investigate customer complaints and implement solutions
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• Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for improvement
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• Support new products, equipment installations, plant trials, and commercialization
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• Oversee microbiological and analytical testing
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• Maintain plant-wide FSQA training programs
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• Build a strong culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Qualifications:

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• 10+ years of food safety/quality experience preferred
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• USDA-FSIS regulated food manufacturing experience required
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• Previous FSQA leadership experience
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• Meat experience required (Beef, Pork or Poultry)
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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
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